Beijing vacation

The quintessential Wall of China is one of the most visited sites in the country of China. The section that is usually visited by most tourists is the first part, which has a completely rebuilt wall and is closest to the center of

The name Forbidden City is derived from the rule that only the emperors and their court could enter the premises, with the exception of a select students who received the highest scores on a national exam (the "Emperor's Exam")and

The Imperial Vault of Heaven is located on the grounds of the Temple of Heaven and was built in 1530 during the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty. It's notable for its striking color and the shape of its roof. It was used

Beijing's legendary Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world. It is one of the places where you can really "feel" the history. With 440,000 square meters and 880 meters long by 500 wide, this square was conceived by China's

This impressive building, which houses the palace which was once used as a summer residence of Chinese emperors, is one of the most visited monuments of Beijing. To visit and see everything you'll have to spend at least all morning

It is the main area of ​​the celebration of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and is now one of the most emblematic places of the city. It is located to the north, and is easily accessible by metro. I recommend going at sunset to see it

The Lama Temple is one of the most famous religious centers in Beijing. This temple was declared a National Monument in 1949 and restored in 1979. It is considered the most prestigious Buddhist temple outside of Tibet. The whole

The hotel is located in the Hutong area in Beijing, on Leo Street Inn. The hotel is in a traditional and somewhat grimy area. Inside there are two levels, the top part with a low roof. The ceilings and walls are made of wood and the

It was my 2nd day in Beijing, from the 8 that were jammed with tourists and guides with a microphone, false guides, an audio guide sounding each time crossing a historical thing of national interest: Temple , palace, etc, and at the

You can take advantage of your last day in Beijing by doing some last-minute shopping (Silk Market is very touristy, and therefore more expensive), or at other more native-like places such as the Panjiayuan Market (on the street of

Sanlitun is one of the area's most popular bars for tourists and expats in Beijing. To give you an idea of ​​the kind of atmosphere, it reminded me a bit of Madrid's Calle Huertas, although the ​​architecture and landscape does not

This market is one of the best in Beijing and is open until 10PM. In the commercial area of Beijing, there are two narrow streets full of as many bizarre food stalls and little shops as you could find in an entire country! Here, I had

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Quanjude is the best restaurant in Beijing, serving roast duck with a difference. You might hear that there are others of the same standard ... but you have to come here. It was founded in 1864 during the Qing Dynasty. Every year, the

The restaurant in the Sanlitun district of Beijing is one of the best memories I have of all of them when I ate in the capital. Its specialty is the famous Peking duck (北京 烤鸭), which was cooked here as well as in other places. I

One of the best alternatives in the Chinese capital of Beijing for day and night activities is a street called Nanluogu Xiang. This street is located in the Dongcheng district. In one of the traditional houses along this street, you

We had a real surprise with this restaurant. The truth is, it can be hard to find a Chinese restaurant where you can eat well, due to the language barrier. But here the menu has pictures of everything, and beside the entrance you can

This restaurant is on the street Xinjianés Guangming Lu Beijing and has in its menu all delicacies from the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The food of Xinjiang, one of the biggest provinces and one of the most unknown in China, just

This Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi is one of the best dining options near Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Situated on Dongchang Street, about 10 minutes walk the north of the square, where you will find the portrait of Mao.

If you want to escape from the crowds of the Great Wall near Beijing, the best option is to go to Simatai, about 2-3 hours from the capital, depending on traffic, where we will be able to walk for a while almost single-handedly by the

Restaurant No Name (无名 餐厅) in Beijing is a break from all the noise and bustle of the nearby tourists and Sanlitun glasses where people flock to enjoy. It is situated in a traditional Beijing house that is in a hutong (a little

In the area of Sanlitu (Chaoyang), an area of bars and drinks with a variety of styles, we found a great Italian restaurant which has won numerous awards including Best Italian restaurant in Beijing. It is a quiet atmosphere where you

Andingmen nei is one of the oldest neighborhoods or hutongs in Beijing and it represents the most ambient and traditional character of the city. Unquestionably, one of the greatest pleasures of the Chinese capital is wandering these

The Soloist Coffee Co. is a coffee bar located in one of the old hutongs near Tiananmen Square. It can go unnoticed as its on a side street, but its worth visiting if you can find it. It was opened by a group of young people

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The Heyuan intenational Hostel in Beijing was where we stayed our first night in Beijing before moving to Yard Hostel (which was where we had our reservation). We arrived one night earlier than planned to Beijing so we stayed in this

I stayed here while in Beijing and the truth is that it was amazing, this well situated, breakfast is good and the rooms as well. We reserved online before we went and we had a pleasant surprise. We left the hotel for a few days to

The Central Youth Hostel is a youth hostel and guest house in the central railway station of Beijng, near Metro Station Beijing Railway Station (北京 站), perfectly accessible from Metro Line 2, which is an ideal location as it is near

This hotel is located in the heart of Beijing. Although the hotel is named after the most famous shopping street in the city, it's actually not located on Wangfujing Street, but on a small side street, which was very confusing for us

This backpacker hostel located in Beijing's central street of Nanluoguxiang in the district of Dongcheng, is one of the most popular in the city. If you are visiting Beijing on a tight budget I recommend this place as your first

In China most of the time the Youth Hostels, hostels or international organization YHA hotels have several floors which are strictly reserved for members. My experience in China is that they tend to be clean, centrally located, and

The most important thing to tell you is that this hostel is located in a palace built by Emperor Qing (if I remember correctly), it has a tunnel connecting it to the Forbidden City (although you couldn't go in the tunnel itself), and

The Pekin Yard Hostel is a sensational hostel in Beijing, a modern hostel that has as much dormitory style rooms as it does double rooms. It has modern decor with photos of trips. It has kitchen service, a good atmosphere with music,

The Emperor Hotel is located very close to the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, the famous Tiananmen Square, the park and the street BeiHai Wanfujing. The staff is very nice and attentive, but only 1% of them speak English. There is a

This hostel claims to be the cheapest, it has charm, nice people, you'll have to visit the restaurant that it has with really nice employees who will be happy to speak broken English with you and teach you Chinese. The food isn't very

I only want to say that to stay in this hotel is recommended 100%. It is clean, it has an attentive staff, good rooms and a splendid breakfast, near the areas of the embassies, an area of restaurants and an entertainment zone better

In Beijing we stayed in a restored hutong located very close to the Forbidden City. It has a large common area and also a restaurant. The rooms have their own bathroom and are clean, but small. You can even book a spot on a trip to

All about Beijing tourism

Beijing is the capital of China and serves as a historical and cultural counterbalance to Shanghai’s raging modernism. The story of Beijing dates back over 3,000 years so, not surprisingly, Beijing tourism revolves around discovering grandest monuments, temples, and dynasties of this ancient city.

Beijing Capital International Airport is where most travelers will arrive (though there are also trains from Shanghai) and there is a high-speed train from Terminals 2 and 3 that can shuttle you into one of two stations in downtown so you can quickly begin to visit Beijing. As mentioned, a Beijing trip is an excellent chance to learn about the country’s rich history, and the best place to start is at the Forbidden City, the ancient residence of the ruling dynasties and a truly monumental site. Don’t forget to see Tiananmen Square and the bucolic Summer Palace while you’re there!

Aside from its historical value, many visitors travel to Beijing to visit the Great Wall, one of the true wonders of the world. We must admit, no Beijing holiday would be complete without it! If you want a greener and less-crowded stretch of the wall, opt for visiting it at Mutianyu which you can reach on an early-morning bus from Dongzhimen station. Enjoying the expansive views and curious history of this man-made wonder will no doubt be one of the highlights of your Beijing holidays.

Get a deeper understanding of Chinese life by visiting Beijing's markets, specifically the Silk Market and the Pearl Market. The newly-established silk market offers everything from discount designer good to ancient calligraphy while the Pearl (Hongqiao) Market deals in seafood, watches, and, or course pearls. Finally, a holiday in Beijing is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to try real authentic Chinese food, miles away from what’s found in the West. Luckily, the alleyways of the historic areas and the more touristy Donghuamen Night Market serve up some truly unbelievable eats.